Vicky Bennett
Vicky is a 3rd year GW4 Biomed MRC DTP PhD student at the University of Bath. Her research focuses on biofilm formation in catheter associated urinary tract infections, and how the use of biocides and disinfectants in clinical infection control procedures can lead to antimicrobial cross resistance. Vicky also has an interest in public engagement activities and science communication, and runs the Biosciences strand of the Pathway to Bath outreach programme for sixth form and college students.
FeaturesA cider a day keeps the UTIs away
A tongue-in-cheek look at the science of UTI prophylaxis and infection, with a novel suggestion for a therapeutic strategy….
FeaturesThe (not so) wonderful world of catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Research supported by the Dunhill Medical Trust is investigating how catheter coatings could be used to reduce biofilm formation and blockage.
